Thursday, July 11, 2013

PHOENIX - Governor Jan Brewer today announced her
appointment of Andrew Wilder as Director of Communications for the
administration.

Mr. Wilder, currently with the Arizona Department of
Corrections, will serve as chief spokesman and primary media contact for the
Governor’s Office, and will manage and direct all strategic communications and media
interaction.

Mr. Wilder succeeds Matthew Benson, who is leaving the
Brewer administration to join Phoenix-based public affairs firm Veridus, where
he will be a Director specializing in the areas of communications and public
affairs.“With more than a decade worth of high-level communications experience
– including service as spokesman for United States Senator Jon Kyl – Andrew is
a welcome addition to my senior staff,” said Governor Brewer. “His extensive
background in media relations and strategic messaging, coupled with a deep familiarity
with government and policy, will be a tremendous asset to my administration and
the public.”In April 2013, Mr. Wilder joined the Arizona Department of
Corrections as Director of Communications.

Prior to that, he served as Communications Director for
then-Congressman Jeff Flake’s successful campaign for U.S. Senate (2012). Mr.
Wilder was a key aide to Senator Kyl, serving first as Press Secretary
(1999-2005), and later as Communications Director (2006-2012).

Mr. Wilder’s earlier roles include experience as a
congressional staffer for the U.S. House of Representatives (1998-1999); media
analyst for the Republican National Committee (1997-1998); and two stints in
local radio as a Producer for KTAR (1995-1997) and Production Assistant for
KFYI (1989-1991).

In 1994, he was a state aide to U.S. Senator John McCain.

Mr. Wilder earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the
University of Arizona (1994).“It is with mixed emotions that I make this
announcement, because Matthew has been a valued member of my team and has
played a critical role in reaching the public and helping tell the story of my administration
over these last few years,” said Governor Brewer. “He is a talented
communicator with keen political insight, and he has served this State with
both composure and character.

While I will miss him among my senior staff, I know he looks
forward to devoting more time to his young family, and I wish him all the
best.”Mr. Benson had served as Director of Communications for the Governor’s
Office since January 2011. His departure is effective July 19, 2013.

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